Award Award Sponsor Description Outstanding Entry for Use of Materials and/or Collections Held in a CT Archive, Museum or Historical Society tied to a CT Historic Site Outstanding Entry in Native American Outstanding Entry in 17 th Century Connecticut Connecticut Law Triumph and Tragedy in CT Outstanding Entry in Connecticut Connecticut League of Organizations Akomawt Educational Initiative Society of the Descendants of the Founders of Hartford Connecticut Supreme Court Historical Society Archives & Special Collections University of Connecticut Libraries Connecticuthistory.org, a program of CT Humanities For over 50 years, CLHO has strengthened and sustained members by sharing knowledge and experience, and promoting best practices among museums, historical societies and all who steward Connecticut's heritage collections. This prize is awarded to the entry (any category or division) that utilizes primary resources from a CT institution a historical society, museum, or library. Akomawt Educational Initiative is dedicated to furthering knowledge of Native America through innovative learning approaches designed to impact how we teach history and contemporary social issues. This prize (any category or division) recognizes the outstanding entry focused on Native American history. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (in any category or division) relating to the history of Connecticut in the seventeenth century. This prize is awarded by The Society of the Descendants of the Founders of Hartford, a charitable and educational society that promotes the widest public interest in Hartford history. The Connecticut Supreme Court Historical Society exists to promote study and learning of Connecticut's judicial and constitutional history and traditions. The Society therefore presents two awards both to an Outstanding Connecticut Day entry in any category of the senior division and to an Outstanding Connecticut Day entry of the junior division that each relate to law in Connecticut history, especially in the state and/or the federal courts. The Archives & Special Collections of the University of Connecticut Library supports the University s mission of teaching, research, and service. Many of the collections focus on Connecticut historical topics including politics, business, labor, people and community groups, human rights, literary figures and the history of the university. This prize is awarded to a project in any category or division that best illustrates this year s NHD theme to a topic in CT history. Connecticuthistory.org, a program of CT Humanities, is an active website that is our state s home for stories and resources about the people, traditions, innovations, and events that make up the history of Connecticut. This special prize is awarded to the project (any category or division) that focuses on a Connecticut-related topic of any time period. The prize can relate to a Connecticut event, movement, place or person. 1
a Connecticut Woman Hartford Outstanding Entry in Early American (through 1812) David O. White Prize for Outstanding Entry in African- American George Washington Leadership in Prize Connecticut Landmarks Hartford Center at Hartford Public Library The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Association for the Study of Connecticut The Washington Library at George Washington s Mount Vernon Founded in 1936 as the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society, Connecticut Landmarks are a state-wide network of eleven significant historic properties that span four centuries of New England history. Their museums are starting points, "landmarks in every sense," for deeper exploration and greater appreciation of the Connecticut experience. This prize (any category or division) recognizes the outstanding entry focused on the achievements of a CT woman in honor of Caroline Ferriday. The Hartford Center, part of the Hartford Public Library, is home to a non-circulating, multi-media collection comprised of more than 100,000 books, trade publications, directories, postcards, photographs and memorabilia that convey community life in Hartford spanning more than 300 years. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category or division) that focuses on an aspect of Hartford history. It can include an event, person, or movement that took place in the capital city. The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is a membership organization of men whose lineal ancestors supported the Patriot cause during the War for Independence. As a society of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, its purposes are patriotic, educational, and historical. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category, either division) that relates to an aspect of American history prior to 1812. The prize does not necessarily need to relate to political or military history. The Association for the Study of Connecticut promotes the study of the history of Connecticut. This prize commemorates longtime ASCH Board Member, David White s, expertise and interest in African- American history. The prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category, either division) that relates to African-American history. The George Washington Leadership Prize is sponsored by the Washington Library at George Washington s Mount Vernon. George Washington stood at the center of the world stage through the second half of the 18 th century and has continued to do so since his death in 1799. He played a pivotal role in every major event surrounding the founding of our nation in his roles as Commander in Chief, president at the Constitutional Convention, citizen farmer, and the President of the United States of America. His actions have been examples of civic responsibility, patriotism, and historic complexity over time and remain 2
Outstanding Entry that incorporates a building, landscape or archeological site in the US that promotes a historic preservation ethic. Outstanding Entry in World Civics, Government, or Citizenship Slavery or Abolition Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Connecticut Council for the Social Studies Connecticut Democracy Center The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition relevant in national dialogue today. This prize will be awarded to an outstanding project in either the junior or senior division that demonstrates a clear understanding of the ideas and events defined by Washington s life, leadership, and legacy. In addition to outstanding historical interpretation, we award special consideration to projects that seek innovative and compelling ways to tell the story of George Washington so that his timeless and relevant life is accessible to the world. http://www.mountvernon.org/ This award (any category, either division) is presented to the Connecticut Day project that best incorporates a preserved building, landscape or archeological site of historical significance in the United States. SHPO is responsible for overseeing the governmental program of historic preservation for Connecticut's citizens. SHPO administers a range of federal and state programs that identify, register and protect the buildings, sites, structures, districts and objects that comprise Connecticut's cultural heritage. SHPO operates four stateowned museums, the Henry Whitfield State Museum (Guilford), Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine (East Granby), The Prudence Crandall Museum (Canterbury). CCSS is organized and maintained to advocate and advance the study and teaching of the social studies, to promote the professional interests of teachers and others engaged in social studies education, and to encourage and support meaningful development and implementation of social studies curriculum and instructional methods. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entries in the junior and senior division (any category) that explores a World (non-american) topic. CPAN is committed to strengthening civic engagement and participation by providing comprehensive and unbiased educational programming and outreach on state government, civics and citizenship throughout the state of Connecticut. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category) that relates to an aspect of civics, government of civic participation. Priority is given to projects focused on state government. The GLC is dedicated to the investigation and dissemination of knowledge concerning all aspects of chattel slavery and its destruction. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category) in both the junior and senior division that relates to slavery and its abolition. Projects are not limited to American history, but can focus on global 3
Outstanding Entry in Maritime Outstanding Entry in Women s Outstanding Entry that Best Incorporates Jewish, Heritage and/or a Jewish Personality National Maritime Historical Society Harriet Beecher Stowe Center Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County topics. The National Maritime Historical Society is the national voice for America s maritime heritage helping to raise awareness of our nation s history and the role seafaring has played in shaping the United States of America along with the rest of the world. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category) in both the junior and senior division that relate to an aspect of American maritime history. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center uses Stowe s life and work to inspire YOU to change your world. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category) in both the junior and senior division that focuses on the contribution, accomplishments, experiences and perspectives of women in history. The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County provides historical and educational materials and information about the Jewish community of Fairfield County and serves the community through its membership and its archival resources. This prize is awarded to the outstanding entry (any category or division) that focuses on an aspect of Jewish history or culture or a Jewish individual. Outstanding Entry in the Arts Wadsworth Atheneum The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the oldest continuously operating public art museum in the United States, founded in 1842. This prize is awarded to an outstanding entry (any category or division) that focuses on the arts. The term arts can refer to the fine arts (such as painting or drawing), along with music, philosophy, or literature. Outstanding Entry related to Medical Special Prize for an Outstanding Entry in Aerospace or Technological WWI The Connecticut State Medical Society New England Air Museum Remembering World War One: Sharing /Preserving Memories The Connecticut State Medical Society is a federation of seven component counties, with 6,000 members, founded in 1792. This prize is awarded to a project (any division or category) that relates to an aspect of medical history. The New England Air Museum is dedicated to preserving our region s aerospace legacy both past and present. This prize is awarded to a project (any division or category) to a project that celebrates aerospace history and/or the history of technology and innovation. Remembering World War One: Sharing /Preserving Memories is an initiative of the Connecticut State Library that is focused on exploring CT s contribution to the Great War. This special prize is awarded to the project (any category or division) that explores a topic related to World War I. Topics can include a person, battle, or social movement related to 4
Free Connecticut Explored subscription for students winning First Place and their teachers Bill Brayfield Award for 1 st Place Junior Group Documentary Bruce Fraser Prize for Outstanding Senior Paper The Bruce Stave Special Prize for the Best Use of Oral Prize Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut WWI. Connecticut Explored is the magazine and podcast of Connecticut history. A nonprofit organization, Connecticut Explored celebrated their 10 th anniversary in 2012 and in Spring 2015 printed their 50 th issue. First place finishers (in all categories and divisions) at the State Contest receive a free subscription to the magazine, as do their teachers. The, formerly the CT Coordinating Committee for the Promotion of, encourages the study and of our diverse constituencies. The Bill Brayfield Award is given to the project that wins first place in Junior Group Documentary in memory of Professor Bill Brayfield, one of the originators of NHD in Connecticut The, formerly the CT Coordinating Committee for the Promotion of, encourages the study and of our diverse constituencies. The Bruce Fraser Award is given to the student who wins first place in Senior Papers in memory of Bruce Fraser, the longtime director of Connecticut Humanities. The, formerly the CT Coordinating Committee for the Promotion of, encourages the study and of our diverse constituencies. Given in memory of renowned oral historian, Bruce Stave, this prize recognizes the project that utilizes oral history as a key part of the research. 5